Acoustic Guitar Construction

Hi All. I have wet sanded to a 1500 grit.The surface is ready to polish. I am looking for a high gloss finish. It is already pretty glossy but need some advice on the best way to rub it out. What polish to use and how to apply it would be very helpful. Thanks. Jon

Just got home from a trip back east. Thanks for the info Tim. Will get some on order.

Does anyone know who may stock precut MOP seagulls(or any similar looking bird) for inlaying into the fretboard. DePaule doesn't seem to have them. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Jon

Thanks Ken. Sounds like the best way to do it. This kit is amazing. Its going to look and sound awsome. It also gets alot of cool points. A picture is worth a thousand words and I will get some pix posted when its done. Its a keeper for sure!

I have a maple guitar ready for finish and have decided to try my hand at brushing lacquer. I have been practicing on scrap and feel I have got the hang of it. I do have a few questions however. First, as I stated the soundbody back and sides are maple. I want to stain the maple a light amber, just ...

Thanks again.

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Thanks John. Do you know if lacquer can be applied instead of shellac?